Career Area: Environmental Health and Safety Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job Title: EHS Associate Salary: £34,455 - £38,000 (Depending on Experience) Location : Shrewsbury - 26 days annual leave, - Up to 10% Bonus - Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% - Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. - Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. About Caterpillar Defense Caterpillar Defense at Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled military products globally. The facility also provides remanufacturing services of industrial military engines, The Opportunity Caterpillar Defense at Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled military products globally. The facility also provides remanufacturing services of industrial military engines, components, and transmissions. To support the Shrewsbury facility, which has an average operational workforce of around 250 people, we are looking to recruit an EHS Associate to work alongside the EHS Manager in delivering the facility strategic plan and Caterpillar safety strategy. Within this role you will support all areas of the business to meet our overall strategy to get everyone home safely every day. What You Will Do - Undertake assessments, audits and actions to ensure facility compliance to governmental and corporate standards - Collate data for monthly metrics submission to the facility and corporation - Manage safety processes and associated databases for contractor control, COSHH and incident reporting. - First point of contact for safety concerns and queries. - Undertake tactical technical safety improvement work ensuring safety systems of work for all on site. - Support the H&S Manager on strategy, projects and programmes to ensure everyone gets home safely every day. - Deliver in person training and presentations to employees at all levels. What You Have: Extensive experience in the following: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. - Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices. - Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. - Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. Working knowledge of the following: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies; ability to implement EHS policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards. - Uses safety or personal protective equipment, e.g. safety boots and protective eyewear. - Prepares for emergency situations according to EHS policy. - Replaces hazardous materials with environmentally friendly ones where appropriate. - Conducts risk assessments to identify hazards in the business, work areas and work processes. - Completes incident report forms after detecting risks or hazards in the workplace Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. - Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. - Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. - Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. - Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. - Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. - Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence. - Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms. Managing Multiple Priorities : Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. - Completes current work according to assigned priorities. - Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. - Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. - Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. - Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. - Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Top Candidates may have - An understanding of EHS principles in a manufacturing environment - Systems superuser administrator to manage actions and improvements on several IT platforms. - Can undertake risk assessments and assess control measures for effectiveness - Understands and can demonstrate the importance of clear documentation - Has coached others and develops strong working relationships - Understands manufacturing operations and engineering principles and methodologies. - Safety qualifications or experience in safety roles or projects Additional Notes - This role is integral to our production facility, therefore, a daily presence onsite at the Shrewsbury facility is required - This role is 37.5 hours a week: 08:00 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:30 on Friday What You Will Get We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of safety, openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Important Information This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, "Export Control and Protection of Information Laws"), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. LI Posting Dates: March 25, 2025 - April 1, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? 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